Remi Shores
Interim Minister
Rev. Remi Shores (they/them) is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and Program Director for the Proclamation Project, a national initiative of the Disciples' Office of the General Minister and President that resources preachers in deepening their craft. They have served congregations in Texas, Iowa, and California. Remi holds an MDiv from Brite Divinity School, where they were named a Walker Preaching Scholar. They live in Oakland, California.
Neil Macpherson
Music Director and Property Administrator
Neil began his experience as a professional musician early, at the age of 13! He brings with him an abundance of range of experience in pop, rock, and jazz. In various projects, he has appeared onstage with Bobby McFerrin, Marc Ford (Black Crowes, Allman Brothers), John Popper(Blues Traveler), and America. He is currently the Music Director for Pasquale Esposito and we are blessed to have him as our Music Director, as well. Since his music work mostly keeps him busy at night, in 2026 Neil also took on the role of Property Administrator, putting his home repair skills to work to help keep our 150-year-old building in good shape.
Ryan Trujillo
Multimedia
Ryan is one of the Bay Area’s most prominent working musicians and jazz educators. With a bachelor’s and master’s degree in jazz studies from neighboring San Jose State University, he was recently featured in San Jose Jazz’ New Works Festival, which supported his work on new compositions. Ryan helps enhances our sound and our connections through tech support and on occasion, we are gifted with his music!
Regan Albert
Bookkeeper
Regan came to the UrSa team in 2021 as contract staff and drops into the office regularly to keep our payroll, bills, bookkeeping and financial reports in good shape. She has managed her own bookkeeping business for 22 years and contracts with other organizations for bookkeeping services. While she takes numbers seriously, she approaches most of life with a light heart and lots of humor.